Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Darling at The Star

Featuring a casino, a day spa and 20 bars and restaurants, The Darling at The Star is just 2133 feet from Cockle Bay. It offers modern rooms, some with views over the city skyline, while others look towards Pyrmont and surrounding suburbs. The rooms feature a flat-screen satellite TV, an iPod docking station, mini-bar, tea-and-coffee maker and safety deposit box. Each air-conditioned room features luxurious bathrobes and Egyptian cotton sheets. The Darling Sydney is 8 minutes’ drive from Sydney Opera House and The Rocks historic district. Sydney International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. The Sydney International Convention Center is just 10-minute walk away. Guests can relax in the Turkish bath, or enjoy swimming in the scented outdoor pool with its own bar. The hotel also offers 24-hour reception and valet parking. The hotel has a wide range of restaurants such as celebrity chef Luke Nguyen’s Fat Noodle. Rock Lily Bar offers live music and an extensive selection of tequilas.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Hotel chain/brand: Star Entertainment

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Travel Sustainable Level 1
This property is taking steps towards becoming more sustainable. We’ve worked with experts such as Travalyst and Sustainalize to create the Travel Sustainable program – making it easier for you to experience the world more sustainably.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.7
High score for Sydney
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Noel
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Best of all was the staff. Check in staff and especially Bradley the concierge were very helpful. Location was very convenient, we took the ferry to get many places
  • Vicky
    AustraliaAustralia
    Beautiful rooms lovely staff from the time we walked in I am impressed
  • Jin
    AustraliaAustralia
    Big size room with with great bed but pillow didn't meet our expectation. The location is okay, wasn't as good as in the City.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Amenities of The Darling at The Star
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Spa
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Nightclub/DJ
    Additional charge
  • Casino
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Hair/Beauty salon
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
    Spa
    • Fitness
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Spa facilities
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Vietnamese
    • Chinese

    House rules

    The Darling at The Star takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    Until 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 years
    Crib upon request
    Free
    2 years old
    Crib upon request
    Free
    Extra bed upon request
    AUD 80 per child, per night
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    AUD 80 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Eftpos American Express Cash The Darling at The Star accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print

    Please note that there is a 0.8% charge when you pay with a credit card.

    Please note that the property requires a $100 per night credit card pre-authorization at time of check-in to cover any incidental charges or damage to the property.

    From Sunday 11th September 2022 until late March, there will be periods of elevated noise during the hours of 9:00 -17:00 daily as we work through the refurbishment of some of The Darling guestrooms. During this time, we will do our best to minimize any inconveniences this may cause.

    The accommodations prices shown online are for bookings of up to 9 rooms only, regardless of room type. Room rates and booking terms may be different for group bookings depending on the number of rooms booked and will be canceled should it exceed the maximum number bookable online. To make a booking of 10 rooms or more please email us directly: Sales@star.com.au

    The Star Sydney Annual Essential Services Testing Day:
    Please note that Tuesday, 11th July 2023 is The Star Sydney annual essential services testing day for essential maintenance, and to improve your experience with us.
    This will affect the entire Star complex from 8.00am until approximately 3.00pm. All guests staying in-house must vacate their room by 8.00am on the 11th July 2023. Check-in and access to The Star will resume after 3.00pm.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Please inform The Darling at The Star of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    The New South Wales Government has issued a mandatory code of conduct outlining the rights and obligations of people either hosting or renting accommodations on a short-term basis, including a complaints process.

    FAQs about The Darling at The Star

    • Room options at The Darling at The Star include:

      • Suite
      • Double
      • Twin

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The prices at The Darling at The Star may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Darling at The Star offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Fitness center
      • Massage
      • Casino
      • Spa/Wellness packages
      • Spa facilities
      • Nightclub/DJ
      • Swimming pool
      • Fitness

    • The Darling at The Star has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • The Darling at The Star is 0.8 miles from the center of Sydney. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Darling at The Star is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.